Recovery Notion of Individuals With Schizophrenia and Their Families in Eastern Turkey A Qualitative Study

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Ayhan C. H., Aktaş M. C., Aktas S., Gokturk N.

Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, vol.63, no.4, pp.34-42, 2025 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 63 Issue: 4
• Publication Date: 2025
• Doi Number: 10.3928/02793695-20241205-01
• Journal Name: Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, PASCAL, CINAHL, Psycinfo, DIALNET
• Page Numbers: pp.34-42
• Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

PURPOSE: To determine the recovery notion among individuals with schizophrenia and their families in Eastern Turkey. METHOD: A descriptive phenomenological study was performed. Individual in-depth interviews were conducted, and data were analyzed using Braun and Clarke’s thematic analysis. RESULTS: Three themes were revealed—Meaning of Recovery, which emphasizes a multifaceted definition of recovery based on the individual’s and family's experiences; Necessities of Recovery, emphasizing the requirements of recovery from the individual’s and family’s perspectives (e.g., treatment adherence, support of health care professionals); and Recovery Journey, which emphasizes the dynamic aspect of the recovery process from the individual’s perspective. CONCLUSION: Individuals with schizophrenia are able to define their own recovery and self-determined recovery goals, which will enable them to evaluate treatment outcomes.